How much does it cost to travel to New York City? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for New York City, in USD.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | 7 days (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $110 | $770 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $260 | $1,820 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $560 | $3,920 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for United States rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of United States (1, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.25, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 1 USD to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in New York City
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Mid-range hotel room, per night
estimate for a standard double room outside luxury properties
$180
Cheap casual meal
estimate for a simple meal at a casual counter or diner
$18
Mid-range restaurant meal
estimate for a sit-down dinner for one, food only
$45
Local transport, single subway ride
estimate for a standard fare card ride
$3
Coffee
estimate for a standard coffee at a café
$5
One museum or attraction ticket
estimate for general admission to a major site
$30
Tourist SIM card, about 7 days of data
estimate for a short-term prepaid data plan
$35
Where the money goes
At the budget level of $110 a day, spending covers basic lodging, casual meals, and public transport, with little room for paid attractions. The mid-range tier of $260 a day allows for more comfortable accommodation, restaurant meals, and occasional paid experiences. The luxury tier of $560 a day covers higher-end lodging, regular dining out, and taxis or private transport, with room for higher-cost attractions. Over a full week, these tiers add up to $770, $1,820, and $3,920, respectively.
The cheapest and quietest months to visit are January, March, and December, when travelers can generally expect lower lodging demand than during the peak season. These figures are estimates, and actual spending will vary with individual choices, exchange rates, and how far in advance travel is booked.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Jan, Mar and Dec.
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More on New York City
Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.